New York Gov. David Paterson's call for a Nov. 2 special election in former Rep. Eric Massa's district won't stop a previously announced lawsuit, claiming that residents of the 29th need representation sooner. "The governor’s calling of a special election for November is an obvious attempt to circumvent the constitutional mandate that a prompt special election must be held," said attorney John Cirando, who filed the lawsuit last week in federal court.

After holding off for more than two months, New York Gov. David Paterson announced Wednesday that he will schedule the special election to replace Democratic Rep. Eric Massa for Election Day in November.